PlainZIP

Hampton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42047

Livingston County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

192
3/sq mi
$2,499
Median income
$360,000
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42047 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampton, Livingston County, Kentucky, home to just 192 residents across 56.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42047 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $2,499 (96% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,607. Poverty here runs at 55.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $360,000 (126% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 37.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 17.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Livingston County, letting you compare 42047 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42047, Hampton, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

192

Population

56.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42047?

17.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-96% vs state

$21,607

Per Capita Income

55.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42047 ranks nationally

Hampton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$2,499 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

104

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

3.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.8%
Renter 62.2%

$360,000

Median Home Value

+126% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42047 vs 42081 →

ZIP 42047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42047 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42047 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42081 Smithland, KY 2,203 4.5 mi
42028 Burna, KY 635 4.9 mi
42078 Salem, KY 1,852 6.4 mi
62982 Rosiclare, IL 1,328 9.3 mi
42083 Tiline, KY 446 11.2 mi
62910 Brookport, IL 2,865 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

42058 standard
Ledbetter, KY
Pop: 2,336
42081 standard
Smithland, KY
Pop: 2,203
42045 standard
Grand Rivers, KY
Pop: 2,089
42078 standard
Salem, KY
Pop: 1,852
42028 standard
Burna, KY
Pop: 635
42083 standard
Tiline, KY
Pop: 446

Related Areas

Livingston County Hampton, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42047 in? ▼
ZIP code 42047 (Hampton) is located in Livingston County, Kentucky. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42047? ▼
ZIP code 42047 in Hampton, KY has a population of 192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42047 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42047 is $360,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42047 is White at 59.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42047? ▼
In ZIP code 42047, 90.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42047? ▼
In ZIP code 42047, approximately 37.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42047 is 55.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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